Beacon High School - Beacon Yearbook (Beacon, NY)

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JAMES MICHAEL FARMER Jim moy not make a big noise, but you know when he's around. He spends most of his time defending the Yankees, whom he hopes to manage someday, against Dodger fans. Jim also likes football and money, but can't tolerate homework or Monday mornings. National Honor Society 3,4. KARL RICHARD FELDTHAUSEN Felts, who dreams of owning a Ferrari, likes all sports cars and Road and Trock magazines, but has a strange aversion to drag racing. One of Felt's favorite oc- cupations is spending Friday nights on the road with the guys. He has no time for busy bodies or fools, especially if they're driving. Felts is a guy who knows where he's going and how to get there. Key Club 3,4; Beacon Echo Staff 3; Technical Club 1,2,3; Wrestling Manager 4. HENRY FARISH Hank is a man of few words and simple tastes. This future lover likes '55 Chevies, money, and, of course, girls. He feels a strong aversion to guys who borrow things. (Like girls. Hank?) BERNADETTE ANN FASTOSO Bernie's ambition is to become a private secretary. Her pet peeve is getting up early in the morning, and she dislikes show-offs, Monday mornings, and fast drivers. She enjoys dancing, tennis, skating, and swimming. When, Oh, no, you're kidding. is heard through the halls, Bernie is usually the one saying it. Future Secretaries Club 3; Cooperative Work Experience. 26

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MARY ELIZABETH DOUGLAS A many-faceted character ha» Dougie, an outstanding blonde senior. Her favorite quip, No big thing, applies to everything except Tommy, horseback riding, danc- ing, and traveling. Her originality is reflected in the desire to do some sky diving. Dougie’s dislikes include the Navy and two-faced people who use other people. People who pull out in front of her while she's driving, beware! Nurse's Aid 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Office Aid 2. JAMES JOSEPH DICASTRO Why me? is a favorite quip of Skippy, who bellows it out in study halls in the old gym and across the counters in Miller’s every time he thinks he’s being picked on. Just wait till Skip becomes manager of the A P; then we'll see who's gonna pick on whoml Skippy likes having his good times outside of Beacon ond does. RONALD JAMES EMIGH Ron is on exciting member of our class who enjoys the fun thot life has to offer. His ability on the football field and his antics in the journalism performance will long be remembered. Ron's pastimes include eating (at Raible's house), the movies, football games, and popular music. He dislikes people who lack a sense of humor ond find it hard to be goy. Although Ron’s lighter side is usually visible, he is also serious and conscientious, and in the future these traits will lead him to success. Vorsity Football 3,4; Varsity Wrestling 3,4; Track 3,4; Echo Staff 4. GLORIA ANN DONOFRIO 3lor, one of the most outgoing kids around, is captain of our cheering squad. Active describes her perfectly. Her likes include dancing, swimming, Peter, Paul and ary, and the basketball team. Stuck-up people ond a certain center for the B.H.S. ootball team annoy her immensely. Glor has the ambition of becoming a nurse ind we're quite sure she'll succeed. G.A.A. 2; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Student Council 1; Yearbook 4.

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 DENNIS JAMES FLYNN Denny lists going to school os his pet peeve, and we have to believe him because he's seldom here. Denny has hopes of becoming a bookkeeper, ond we wish him all the luck in the world. He's a good-natured guy with a pleasant personality — a winning combination. Distributive Education Club 3. JAMES JEFFREY FICO Jim’s interests range from music (the Lettermen and the Ventures), to sports (ski ing ond swimming). Klondike Jim dislikes getting up in the morning ond has no use for conceited people. Warning to all his future employees: business manager Jim has a great antipathy for sneaky people. J.V. Baseball 2; Cross-Country 3. BERNADETTE GALLAGHER A future grade school teocher, Bernie is mostly interested in bowling and swimming. Her ambition has always been to cut her hoir. She can always be heard saying alright men and fuming about not being allowed out on school nights. She dis- likes the army-draft of certain people and long hoir. Bowling Club 2; Future Teacher’s Club 4. ELIZABETH FINGERNAGEL Betty is a quiet, intelligent girl whose determination will take her places. She likes reading, travel, history, and swimming. She wants to go abroad and visit all the fascinating countries there are to see. We wish all the luck in the world to a girl who has what it takes and doesn't really need luck at all. 27